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Vehicle Comparisons:
2018 Nissan Murano vs 2018 Toyota Highlander

When you’re cruising through the streets of Philadelphia, Lansdale, and Doylestown, you deserve to ride in style. Two of the best options are the 2018 Nissan Murano and the 2018 Toyota Highlander.

Both these versatile crossovers have a lot to offer, but only one can be best for you. Learn about the differences between these two incredible vehicles in our comprehensive Nissan Murano vs. Toyota Highlander comparison.

Performance

No matter which of these crossovers you opt for, you can experience quite a bit of power under the hood. Both contain powerful V6 engines, but only the Murano features that much power standard on all trim levels. Some people may prefer a weaker engine, so they can save on fuel economy, but the Murano doesn’t offer that advantage to the Highlander.

The Murano’s V6 engine offers 260 horsepower, while the Highlander’s four-cylinder engine offers only 185 horsepower. You may think this difference would give the Highlander an advantage in fuel economy, but the reality may surprise you. This model of the Highlander earns an EPA-estimated 24 highway/20 city MPG. The Murano, with its 75 more horsepower earns an EPA-estimated 28 highway/21 city MPG.

Safety

Toyota has always been one of the leaders in safety, but Nissan has consistently developed some of the most incredible safety technology. With that in mind, the Murano seems to have surpassed the Highlander in terms of safety. The Highlander features quite a few safety features with its Star Safety System™ and Toyota Safety Sense™ P, but the Murano takes it a step further.

When you’re behind the wheel of the Murano, you can drive with peace-of-mind, knowing the Intelligent Mobility system is there to help you; this system is one of the pioneers for on-board artificial intelligence that can assist your driving. You’ll have the typical features like Emergency Braking and Blind Spot Monitoring, but the Murano’s scanners can stretch to two cars in front of you, so you’ll not only know when to stop, but you’ll also know what’s causing the traffic.

Technology

Speaking of technology, the Murano is loaded down with some of the best. The NissanConnect® infotainment system is one of the best on the market, complete with Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ connectivity. The Highlander’s Entune™ system is average, but some may view it as outdated.

The Murano also features the Advanced Drive-Assist Display that showcases important information like fuel stats and turn-by-turn directions directly on your instrumentation cluster through a high-resolution, seven-inch screen; the Highlander can’t offer anything similar.

Nissan Murano vs Toyota Highlander

While our Nissan Murano vs. Toyota Highlander comparison was close, the 2018 Nissan Murano is superior overall. Nissan once again impresses with its incredible automotive technology. To get a full understanding of everything this amazing crossover can offer you, you need to experience it for yourself.

Come down to Montgomeryville Nissan and discover if you can picture yourself driving this bad boy through the Philadelphia, Lansdale, and Doylestown areas. Our friendly team is ready to help you every step of the way. Visit us or call 888-691-7270 to schedule your test drive today!